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Parents encouraged to bring their children to Kindergarten Ride Day this August

For Immediate Release
July 25, 2016


GUELPH, Ontario – Parents and guardians with children entering JK and SK this September are encouraged to come out to STWDSTS’ Annual Kindergarten Ride Day.

Kindy Ride Day is on Tuesday August 30, put on by Wellington-Dufferin Student Transportation Services/Services de transport de Wellington-Dufferin (STWDSTS), which provides transportation services for eligible Upper Grand DSB students.

STWDSTS recommends that all JK and SK students participate in this valuable program, which introduces children and their families to riding the bus to school each day.

The program includes a short video, question and answer period and a family bus ride. Families are encouraged to come to Kindy Ride Day together.

Sessions begin at 9:00 a.m. and last approximately one hour.

Book your ride in advance between August 15 and 28. To register at the location closest to you, call:

Brisbane Public School, Erin & Hillsburgh area
Denny Bus Lines, 519-833-9117

Centennial Hylands Elementary School, Shelburne
Stock Orangeville, 519-925-1434

Grand Valley & District Public School, Grand Valley
Davison Bus Lines, 519-928-2188

Victoria Cross Public School, Mount Forest
Brenmar Transit, 1-866-421-3336

Ponsonby Public School, Elora & Fergus area
Voyageur, 519-787-2200

Mono-Amaranth Public School, Orangeville
First Student Orangeville, 519-941-2582

Arthur
Brenmar Transit, 1-866-421-3336

South Guelph
STC – Elliott’s, 519-822-5225

East Guelph
Sharps Bus Lines, 519-824-1252

West Guelph
Stock Transportation Kitchener, 519-742-6224

For more information, please contact STWDSTS online at www.stwdsts.ca or by phone at 519-824-4119 or 1-888-292-2224 (toll free). Visit www.findmyschool.ca to determine Transportation Eligibility for any residential address in the district.

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For more information:
Heather Loney, Communications and Community Engagement Officer
Upper Grand District School Board
519-822-4420 ext.725
[email protected]

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